Used 2006 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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2006 Pontiac Torrent
Greg, 09/15/2007
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Overall, the vehicle is a fun SUV to drive. It has 'just enough' power on both the highway and in the city to make short & long trips fun & enjoyable. The vehicle is reliable in most situations and I like the roominess in the interior. The stereo and sound system is nice. As for the AC, it is about useless in the Las Vegas heat. Many a times, I simply opened up the windows to cool off rather than tax the AC system. Passengers in the rear seats cooked. There is plenty of leg and head room. I have found that the vehicle does not have the much of a turning radius and it has many blind spots; like when backing up or parking. The rear lighting at night from the backup lights is minimal at best
2006 AWD AC problems & car quits running
Alice, 02/22/2010
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have a 2006 AWD Pontiac Torrant SUV. I purchased the Torrant in 2006 with 11000 miles on it. It was a loaner car. Love the Torrant when it's not in the shop. I have only had two problems with it. Right from the start the AC would quit working I live in the south so AC is a must. Had the Torrant to my dealer several times & another and they couldn't find anything wrong. Finally after they replaced parts and worked on several things they thought it was fixed. Well it's still not from time to time. Now Torrant is in the shop again. The suv just quits while I am driving. My dealership is great & really trying to repair. Defective code B2105 com lost with ECM BCM to PCM still problem.
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2006 Pontiac Torrent
Tim Stout, 08/16/2006
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have had a Torrent for the past 11 months. After driving a Montana Mini van for five years, I found the interior room of the Torrent much smaller, with the floor gear shift lever taking up too much room, especially for the right front passenger. There is not enough leg room for stretching out, even with either front seat all the way back. The exterior gives the impression of a "big" SUV, but the interior does not. The motor is sufficient, but lacks the get up I was use to in the Montana. So far it has been a reliable vehicle, and should remain that way for years to come. It has a comfortable but noisy ride, mostly from the tires. The AWD is great in snow when driven with care.
Worst Car Ever!
trish526, 08/07/2008
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This has to be the biggest lemon I ever bought! It's now 2 years old and it's been in for service over 10 times starting 6 months after I bought it. It's been in for reasons ranging from a bad battery to the ignition column locking up. Each time I take it in service claims it's fixed and each time I have the same issue or a whole new one. I've called Pontiac and GMC and neither can help me. I'm now stuck in a car that's been deemed unsafe for another 2 years because it will cost me too much to get out. I cringe whenever I drive the car and brace myself to deal with service centers. If you want reliable, go with a Honda. If you want headaches, buy a GMC or Pontiac.
Awesome! For two weeks.
MAD, 09/12/2008
Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV AWD (3.4L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was so excited when I bought this car, for the first month. Then things started happening: A bracket snapped that held something for the emissions system, another emissions problem, two warped rotors, radio on the fritz, heated seat cushion replaced, coolant sludged up, etc. Each of these was a separate trip to the shop, the Enterprise rent-a-car guy knew me by name. All within the first couple months of owning this thing (except for the rotors, that was at 17,000 miles, still ridiculous). The car is nice looking, functional for all my outdoor needs, lots of features, but overall I can't believe how many issues I've had with it. Worst reliability I've ever had in a vehicle.